Chapter 6 Provinces This chapter sets out the makeup of provincial legislatures and executives and their powers. It also sets out the areas over which both the national government and the provincial government may make laws and states what happens if these laws contradict each other. This chapter also deals with the drafting of provincial …
Chapter 5 The President and National Executive The National Executive consists of the President, the Deputy President and ministers. The President can exercise no power not conferred by law and the exercise of that power must be rational, which has been interpreted by legal experts to mean that the President must act rationally when appointing …
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Chapter 4 Parliament This chapter sets out the powers of Parliament, which is the body that directly represents the people and the arm of the government which passes new, and amends existing, national laws. It consists of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). Chapter 4 contains provisions on: The National …
The African National Congress We, the people of South Africa – Recognising the injustices of our past, resolve to heal the divisions among us and strive to improve the quality of life of all citizens: Honouring the countless men and women who have suffered for freedom and justice in our land, affirm that our country …
The Democratic Party We the citizens of South Africa, in humble acknowledgement of the inner strengths of our people, which united us through a process of peaceful negotiation to a new order for our country and nation, hereby adopt and pledge to honour the following provisions, as the constitution for our country, the Republic of …
Chapter 3 Co-operative government This chapter lays down the principles of co-operative government. It states that there is one central government that is divided into three spheres: national, provincial and local. Each sphere is autonomous, and all three spheres have to work together. Previously, the government was organised in such a manner that allocated whole …
The National Party In humble submission to Almighty God, we, the people of South Africa, declare that- Whereas we wish to create an order in which all South Africans will be entitled to a common South African citizenship in a sovereign and democratic constitutional state based on justice and equality so that everyone else shall …
The Pan-Africanist Congress In total submission to humankind and humble submission to Almighty God, we, the African people forming the nation of the republic of Azania, declare that: the land mass within the boundaries of Azania rightly belongs to all the individuals who hitherto were members of sovereign kingdoms and chiefdoms that obtained in this …
The African Christian Democratic Party Whereas the People of South Africa affirm that the Nation of South Africa shall be founded upon principles which acknowledge the supremacy of God, faith in human rights and fundamental freedoms, the position of the family in a society of free men and women, the dignity of the human person …
Chapter 2 Bill Of Rights Chapter 2 sets out the Bill of Rights, arguably the part of the Constitution that has had the greatest impact on peoples’ daily lives. The first words of the chapter say it clearly: “This Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of democracy in South Africa.” This chapter sets out the …
President Mandela gives his State of the Nation address in Parliament. Mandela ends his address with the words, “Let us all get down to work”.
President Nelson Mandela announces his cabinet. It includes members of the African National Congress, National Party and Inkatha Freedom Party.
